

David Gornoski
David Gornoski
A Neighbor's Choice radio show and THINGS HIDDEN podcast are the two main audio programs of David Gornoski.
THINGS HIDDEN is a deep-dive podcast into the world of mythology and current events guided by the Mimetic theory of Rene Girard and grounded in the personhood revolution of Jesus.
Hosted by David Gornoski, A Neighbor’s Choice Radio examines the role of violence and religion in society. From victims of state violence against nonviolent behaviors to public figures and contrarian voices, the conversations that unfold create an illuminating and surreal journey for listeners.
THINGS HIDDEN is a deep-dive podcast into the world of mythology and current events guided by the Mimetic theory of Rene Girard and grounded in the personhood revolution of Jesus.
Hosted by David Gornoski, A Neighbor’s Choice Radio examines the role of violence and religion in society. From victims of state violence against nonviolent behaviors to public figures and contrarian voices, the conversations that unfold create an illuminating and surreal journey for listeners.
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Apr 13, 2023 • 46min
The Science: Dr. Peter McCullough Exposes mRNA in Food Supply, Bad Batches
David Gornoski is joined by Dr. Peter McCullough for a conversation on mRNA detected in our food supply; what kind of foods we should avoid; the challenge posed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.; the value of food fortification; bad Pfizer batches; why Japan returned millions of vials; and more. Buy Dr. McCullough's new book here. Dr. McCullough's Substack. Check out the website of Public Health News here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com Intro and outro music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Apr 11, 2023 • 49min
Chris Bray on the Militant Trans Movement
David Gornoski is joined by Chris Bray for a conversation on the vicious reaction to Riley Gaines at the SFSU, incels masquerading as transgenders, coercion in trans identity, the hatred of the human body, culturally acceptable misogyny, the reaction to the Nashville shooting, and more. Check out Chris Bray's Substack here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Apr 10, 2023 • 57min
THINGS HIDDEN 109: Why Dylan Mulvaney Is Sacred
In this THINGS HIDDEN episode, David Gornoski and James Kourtides talk about the Left-Right dialectical trap, the victim virus in Western society, how incarnational truth operates, how we can protect the victim without scapegoating, the little caesars on the Right, what makes a Christian martyr, the dangers of AI, and more. Check out James Kourtides' YouTube channel here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Apr 7, 2023 • 53min
Seed Oil Survival: Tucker Goodrich on Gallbladder Issues, Plaque Formation
David Gornoski is joined by Tucker Goodrich for a conversation on why gallbladder removal is one of the most common surgeries in America, what would solve this gallbladder problem, whether fat consumption is to blame, what causes plaque buildup, why obesity spiked in Japan, why we are becoming incapable of handling stress, the importance of exercise, the problem with pepper, and more. Check out Tucker Goodrich's blog here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website here.

Apr 5, 2023 • 50min
Michael Rectenwald on the Bolshevization of America, What the Right Gets Wrong
David Gornoski is joined by professor in exile, Michael Rectenwald, for a conversation on increasing totalitarianism in America as shown by Trump's indictment, the persecution of Christianity, the origins of trans rights militancy, pseudo gnosticism of transgenderism, the reactionary identitarians on the right, why Christianity is the only way to solve the culture crisis in America, and more. Buy Michael Rectenwald's book The Great Reset and the Struggle for Liberty Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Apr 4, 2023 • 1h 23min
THINGS HIDDEN 108: Father Turbo Qualls on Embracing Christ Through Suffering and Martyrdom
David Gornoski sits down with the returning Fr. Turbo Qualls of the Royal Path podcast for a conversation on the spirit of revolution; the chastisement of God; whether carrying our crosses enables more oppression; the calling of the African-American community; the fine line between self-worship and martyrdom; why we should embrace suffering; the spiritual implications of the Nashville school shooting tragedy; fighting the feeling of being numbed out by this age; and more. Check out the Royal Path podcast here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Mar 31, 2023 • 54min
Tho Bishop on Trump's Indictment and the Future of the American Empire
David Gornoski sits down with Mises Institute's Tho Bishop for a conversation on Trump's indictment, whether Ron DeSantis miscalculated by not defending Trump, the weaponization of America's justice system, why Trump might win if he's arrested, the international consequences of Trump's arrest, the future of the American empire, a multipolar financial world order, why Wall Street might back DeSantis, the aftermath of the Nashville shooting, the coming transition to CBDC, and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Mar 28, 2023 • 1h 1min
THINGS HIDDEN 107: The Future of Mimesis, Psychology, Physics with Scott Garrels
In this THINGS HIDDEN episode, David Gornoski sits down with psychologist Scott Garrels, author of Mimesis and Science, for a conversation on mimetic theory from a psychological perspective; mirror neurons; magnetoreception; unanimity against a scapegoat; how psychology, physics, and mimetic theory compliments each other; and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website here.

Mar 24, 2023 • 2h 3min
THINGS HIDDEN 106: The Cleansing of the Temple
David Gornoski, Shannon Braswell, and Shane Kennedy sit down for a conversation that starts off with Jesus' cleansing of the temple and then moves into how this event has changed the trajectory of human history. What is the anthropological reality behind animal sacrifices? Would Jesus have survived in Old Testament times? What does the casting out of Gadarene demons signify for world powers today? How does Jesus cleanse His temple in modern times? Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Mar 23, 2023 • 1h 20min
THINGS HIDDEN 105: Exorcist Fr. Vincent Lampert on Battling Against Satan
In this special THINGS HIDDEN episode, David Gornoski sits down with renowned exorcist Fr. Vincent Lampert for a conversation on the phenomenon of demonic possession; whether we should always blame the devil; how humans seek substitutes for God in chaos; whether America is demonically possessed; the difference between possession in the West and the pagan world; whether cases of demonic possession are surging in the United States; why the demons would want to possess a person; and more. Buy Fr. Lampert's book on Exorcism here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website here.